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lily of the valley
lily of the valley A raceme of lily of the valley (Convallaria majalis).

A raceme is a type of inflorescence in plant anatomy, characterized by an unbranched, elongated axis where flowers develop at the axil of each leaf. Each flower is supported by a short stalk called a pedicel. The main axis of a raceme exhibits indeterminate growth, meaning it continues to grow and produce flowers even after flowering has begun. This arrangement allows flowers to open in succession, typically from the base towards the apex. Examples of plants with raceme inflorescences include snapdragons and lily of the valley. A compound raceme is also known as a panicle.1234

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